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pumpkin nut bars

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Leslie Monroe
Chattanooga, TN

I made this up over Christmas holiday when I was faced with a can of pumpkin and a cake mix to make a dessert. The results were delicious!

(1 rating)
yield 10 -12
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For pumpkin nut bars

  • 1 box
    yellow cake mix
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1/2 c
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    applesauce
  • 1 can
    pumpkin, 16 oz.
  • 1 c
    walnuts, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    pumpkin pie spices
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp
    orange peel
  • 1 Tbsp
    orange juice (optional)
  • CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
  • 1 pkg
    cream cheese, 3 oz (softened)
  • 2 c
    powdered sugar
  • 6 Tbsp
    butter, softened
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1 tsp
    orange juice

How To Make pumpkin nut bars

  • 1
    Mix all ingredients for bars until well blended.
  • 2
    Pour into greased 9x13 pan.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
  • 4
    Remove to cooling racks until completely cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting.
  • 5
    For frosting: mix well with blender until creamy (at least 3 minutes). If too thick, thin with more orange juice or milk until you get a good, spreadable consistency.

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